i'm just getting into the hobby - but can't decide on what brand or model to choose??
considering either walkera dragonfly 4 or 22d - or - evo flight sabre. any input on reliability, easy of operation for newbees', availability and cost of replacement parts - i'm open to any and all suggestions - many thanks in advance

I am totally new to RC helis, but I am not new to RC. I just ordered a Century Raven 50 because it is bigger than a 30, comes with a lot of hooked-up parts and offers a good compromise in size and affordability. My LHS flies Century choppers, and while that is not a huge decision maker for me, as I am the type of prefers to learn on his own, it is nice to know there are people I can ask for advice local to me if the need arises. My advice would be to get whatever you think is cool, after all the point is to have fun!

I believe the dragonfly 4 and sabre are very similar for the most part. From what I understand the Walkera electronics are junk. Also seems that quality of parts is not so good. These are the reason you will pay twice as much for the sabre. Parts avail. is pretty good.